Dog Dies, Firefighter Injured in Geneva House Fire

GENEVA, IL - A family’s dog was killed and a firefighter was injured in a house fire in Geneva Wednesday afternoon.

The blaze broke out at the home at 702 Redwing Drive on the city’s west side at about 1:53 p.m. Wednesday, authorities said. The homeowners called 911 after finding their house on fire as they returned to the residence, according to a news release.

When fire crews arrived, they found thick, dark smoke coming from the two-story house with a heavy fire visible in the rear of the home. The fire department had the blaze under control by 2:36 p.m., according to a news release.

One firefighter sustained a minor injury while fighting the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. The home sustained severe damage and is uninhabitable.